Passenger transport drivers (PTD)

A passenger transport driver (PTD) authorisation is an annual authorisation that permits a person to drive passengers for hire or reward, as part of their paid or volunteer work.

A PTD authorisation is an annual authorisation that permits a person to drive a vehicle for hire or reward. Apply for your PTD authorisation via DoTDirect.

Find out how to view, renew or surrender a passenger transport driver (PTD) authorisation.

To keep industry and passengers safe, being charged with or convicted of a disqualification offence may impact on whether you are granted a passenger transport driver authorisation.

Read this page for answers to some frequently asked questions about passenger transport driver (PTD) authorisations.

Passenger transport drivers have a range of responsibilities depending on the type of passenger transport they are providing.

Your safety and rights as a driver are very important. Find out how to protect yourself and passengers, and your options regarding accepting trips.

Find out how to apply for mutual recognition of your interstate or New Zealand equivalent PTD authorisation in WA.